Safety & Security Officer

JOB PURPOSE: 

We are looking for a competent security guard to undertake the surveillance of our premises and protection of our staff and visitors. You will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts or other criminal behavior. A security guard must be well-trained in surveillance and dealing with perpetrators. The ideal candidate will inspire respect and authority as well as possess a high level of observation. The goal is to help the company in maintaining excellent working conditions by keeping our facility safe and problem-free.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities of Security Guard are:

• Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety.
• Write up incident reports and take accurate notes of unusual occurrences.
• Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
• Help transport patients in OVP Health vehicles.
• Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in and around the property.
• Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
• Secure all exits, doors and windows.
• Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions.
• Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Provide assistance to people in need.
• Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities.
• Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences.

COMPETENCIES:

• Decision Making.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED or a combination of education and experience. 
• Registered as a security officer
• Trained in First Aid/BLS and self-defense
• Proven experience as security officer or guard

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a 24/7 behavioral health inpatient facility. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions described are representative of those that must be routinely met by and employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
• Smoke-free environment.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or a skill required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of OVP Health and contractual obligations.

EEO STATEMENT:

OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers , leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.